Cody Newton is the main protagonist of the film Barney's Great Adventure. Cody is an urban, streetwise kid who has a cyncial disdain for childish notions,[2] further citing that a singing purple dinosaur such as Barney, is "kids stuff." Cody also doesn't believe in dreams coming true, however, when he wishes upon a star for "a real adventure" over the summer, Barney opens his eyes to see that dreams can come true. At the conclusion of the film he finally finds value in Barney's friendship and sense of imagination. Cody is the older brother to Abby Newton and Fig Newton and the grandson of Eliza and George Greenfield.
History[]
Barney's Great Adventure[]
Screenplay[]
In the original screenplay of Barney's Great Adventure, Cody's dream was to make a "star" football catch. His other goals in the film was to also feel that his role was secure in the family after the appearance of his brother Fig and also have the power to believe.
Representation[]
Cody is meant to represent the children and adults who believed themselves to be too old or too cool to believe in imagination anymore.
Appearances[]
Barney's Great Adventure[]
- Barney's Great Adventure: Follow the Egg Game
Trivia[]
- Ironically, Trevor Morgan, who portrays Cody, appeared in another dino-related film, Jurassic Park III, released in 2001. The same film also has a footage of Barney's Musical Castle, which is watched on television by the son of Dr. Ellie Sattler.
Original script[]
- In the original script of Barney's Great Adventure it was revealed that:
- Cody's best friend was Marcella's brother
- Cody is nicknamed "butterfingers" by his friends due to him not being a great catcher
References[]
- ↑ TAKING THE CHILDREN; Wising Up To Believe In Barney March 29, 1998 Retrieved July 14, 2024
- ↑ Barney's Great Adventure: US Press Kit Production Notes Retrieved November 15, 2022
